Durham University Brass Band has launched its 2023 Composition Competition.

It follows on from the success of the inaugural competition held last year and is aimed at current and incoming students, as well as recent graduates from other universities. It comes with a first prize of £100 plus associated publication and royalty rights.

The competition is run by Durham University Brass Band with support from Durham Music Shop.

Climate Crisis

The composition inspired by or reflecting on the Climate Crisis must be arranged for a standard British brass band and should not exceed 6 minutes in length. The winning work will also be performed by the Durham University Brass Band.

Entry

Entrants must submit compositions by the 18th December 2023 by email to brass.band@durham.ac.uk